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This course explains the life cycle of a civil litigation case, from filing the complaint to conducting discovery to judgment and appeals.

A look at large language models and their legal applications. This course explains how LLMs work, how lawyers can take advantage of this technology, what LLMs can and cannot do, and the key risks and ethical issues to be aware when working with LLMs.

A walkthrough of a sample Plan of Reorganization to show what’s in them and why, with explanations of the mandatory and discretionary plan provisions of Section 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code. Explains concepts like class designations and treatment, death trap provisions, and plan implementation.

An advanced discussion on how to prepare your witness for cross examination. Teaches how to educate your witness on the tactics the other lawyer will use, and how they can defuse those tactics. Also covers how to approach mock cross, what to look for in your witness’s mock answers, and how to give effective feedback.

Discussion of how to conduct a witness prep meeting, focusing on preparing the witness for the substantive aspect of the deposition—reviewing the substantive topics and potential exhibits with the witness, and conducting mock questioning.

How to calculate the conversion of a convertible note into preferred stock when the note has a discount, a valuation cap or both.

This track explores how private equity deals are financed, how management incentives are structured, and the strategies funds use to create value.

Explains three critical issues for a company as it goes through a bankruptcy case: the methods of financing available to the company, the process and procedure of bankruptcy litigation, and how contracts and leases are dealt with when a company goes through a restructuring.

Explains key legal, business, and drafting issues for the most common terms and provisions that appear in day-to-day commercial agreements. This track covers force majeure, indemnification, limitation of liability, notice, publicity, reps & warranties, schedules and exhibits, severability, survival, and term and termination provisions.

An introduction to the document review and production process, privilege and work product protection, and litigation holds.

This program explains certificates of incorporation and corporate bylaws, discussing their respective roles in a company, how they can be amended, and other important aspects of these important corporate documents. The program also provides an overview of the key players in a corporation: its stockholders, the board of directors, and the main officers.

An advanced look at trial practice. Includes how to create and use a master trial plan, run a trial team, set yourself up well for an appeal, and make sure your witnesses are ready.